Bernie DucoOf Counsel

Biography

Bernie Duco has served as General Counsel and a senior executive for two major health systems – Mercy Health System, a multi-state system headquartered in St. Louis, and Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, one of the largest non-profit systems in Texas. In these roles, Bernie has over 20 years of experience in advising Boards, committees and senior executives about a broad spectrum of complex legal issues.
Prior to serving in these roles, Bernie was a partner in the law firm of Wood, Lucksinger & Epstein in
Houston, and represented a number of clients in the health care sector.

Representative Matters

Corporate reorganization of two non-profit health systems
Oversaw and managed to a successful resolution:

A major anti-trust claim (multi-week trial resulting in a verdict for the health system)

A claim against a major bank in connection with investment securities purchased by the health system